When you need professional care with the comfort of home, our Family Child Care Program (FCC) are here to help. FCC Providers are self-employed individuals operating a child care business in their own home and often have previous early childhood education experience. They undergo regular inspections and receive ongoing programming support and extensive training – exactly like our Child Development Centers. They’re here to promote overall social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth – all while building school readiness skills. 

We Need You! Become a FCC Provider!

- Potentially earn between $36k to $103k annually, while staying at home! 
- Access to free training, monthly support, and lending library supplies. 
- Paid federal holidays. 
- Free advertisement
- Subsidized USDA food program. 
- Applicants age 18 years and older, all levels of education (high school graduate or GED min.). 

NEW FCC PROVIDER APPLICATION FORM

Website - https://militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil/sms/registration/register#
 

Types of Care Provided

FCCs offers a variety of flexible child care options to support the unique needs of Navy families.

• Full or part time care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
• Emergency care (emergency deployment, natural disasters, etc.)
• Respite care 
• Hourly care 
• Extended hours, including nights and weekends 

FCC Providers offer a variety of care and services depending on the needs of the installation. 

Parent fees may be based on the Navy’s fee policy and sliding scale, or you may decide to enter a private pay agreement with the Provider and negotiate your fee. Check with your local CYP to find out which option is available.  

Retention Incentives

Referral Incentive - $500 per referral
Initial Certification Incentive - $250 per quarter, up to $1000 for first year only 
Transfer Incentive - $500 per transfer

Curriculum & Assessment

FCC Providers are trained on developmentally appropriate practices and required to use a developmentally appropriate curriculum. In addition, we support Providers' professional growth and development through ongoing assessments and quality improvement plans. 

Accreditation & Certification

FCC Providers must demonstrate annually that they meet all of the Navy certification requirements before they are approved to operate a FCC. 

All certified FCC Providers are eligible and encouraged to obtain accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care.

When you need professional care with the comfort of home, our Family Child Care Program (FCC) are here to help. FCC Providers are self-employed individuals operating a child care business in their own home and often have previous early childhood education experience. They undergo regular inspections and receive ongoing programming support and extensive training – exactly like our Child Development Centers. They’re here to promote overall social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth – all while building school readiness skills. 

Peace of Mind:

• FCC childcare providers are supports by trusted military organizations, providing parents with peace of mind. Trustworthy organizations ensure caregivers meet high standards for performance and integrity. 

Safety and Trust: 

• Providers undergo rigorous background checks and training, ensuring a high standard of safety and reliability. 
• Parents can feel confident that their children are in good hands with well-vetted, trustworthy caregivers. 
• Providers receive unannounced visits from FCC monitors monthly, at minimum. All providers receive training on similar topics as CDC staff receive. 
• Providers are required to have an open-door policy, allowing parents to visit at any time during daycare hours. Parents are strongly encouraged by FCC staff to interview multiple providers before deciding which is the best fit for their family and their individual needs. 

Personalized Care, Dependability and Backup:

• FCC home-based services offer a more personalized and intimate environment. 
• In case of non-availability, FCC assigned providers work in tandem with the FCC program to secure back-up care for families when needed. There are back-up providers and substitute providers that are certified to assist as needed. 

Comfortable, Familiar Environment: 

• Children are cared for in a home setting, which can be more comfortable and familiar compared to a daycare center. This can reduce stress for younger children, especially infants or toddlers. 
• At FCC, home care children will have only one caregiver. This prevents children and parents from having to adjust to multiple caregivers and go through transitions during shift changes. Providers have the flexibility to be open during late night/early morning hours or overnight for families working non-traditional hours. 
• Providers and FCC children/parents can develop very close, strong and sometimes lifelong relationships, essentially becoming extended members of each other's families. 

Training and Specialized Services: 

• All providers receive training on similar topics as CDC staff receive. 
• FCC providers receive training on how to develop the child's skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Providers also receive training on how to articulate examples of this training to families. 
• Providers are trained not just in childcare but often in areas like first aid, child development and behavioral management. This means that children benefit from high-quality care in a nurturing well-managed environment.